Our client is a big multinational company that is currently looking for Tripoli, Libya, for a:

Managing Director - Libya

The candidate's mission will be to start up, head and manage the Libyan office paying particular attention to the overall sales function of the operation, for which he has a shared responsibility for both its operation and strategy.

-         Define and ensure implementation of the Commercial, Financial, Product and Technical strategy for the markets under responsibility.

-         Full responsibility of the P&L of the local office, maximizing operation efficiency.

-         Recruit and Manage staff: identify and plan training, coach on an individual and team basis, motivate existing staff and recruit and select staff to match identified competencies and needs.

-         Establish Cost and Revenue budgets with the financial center of the company and control budget fulfillment monthly in order to ensure that budget, revenue and profitability targets are achieved.

-         Initiate and manage commercial negotiations with potential and key customers.

-         Ensure appropriate timely and accurate reporting (commercial statements, financial statements, marketing plan and communication plan etc.) and coordination with the HQ.

-         Represent the company in discussions with Media, Authorities, Customers & Providers.

-         Manage and negotiate with major third party suppliers (hardware, outsourced serviced, local providers, etc).

If you are interested by this position, please send your CV to process@catenon.com with the reference number "N9476" as the subject/object of your e-mail.

-         Business graduate. MBA an asset.

-         Fluent English and Arabic.

-         Extensive knowledge of the Libyan market.

-         Extensive Sales / Sales Management Experience.

-         Proven achievements in Customer Service-driven environments

-         Marketing Knowledge and experience (research, new products implementation, segmentation, etc).

-         Extensive Knowledge of budget compilation and justification as well as P & Ls etc. A pro-active approach to Cost Control is essential.

-         Effective People Manager Skills. Motivation of individuals and teams, Performance Target setting (including Management by Objectives) and effectively dealing with performance issues

-         Strategic / Project Management experience.

-         Strong interpersonal skills, including negotiation skills.